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Discover what’s happening in Lena and its surroundings in collaboration with the local newspaper llenaaesgaya.es. Here you’ll find news and updates on tourism, sports, gastronomy, shows and events, sustainability, and current affairs. Each story connects you with the life of the region and invites you to explore. Your cultural immersion starts now!


Cultural Festivities

Cultural Festivities

Cultural Festivities

Villayana will celebrate its Antroxu on February 21

with costumes, chirigotas and hot chocolate

Villayana will celebrate its Antroxu on February 21

with costumes, chirigotas and hot chocolate

Villayana will celebrate its Antroxu on February 21

with costumes, chirigotas and hot chocolate

The village of Villayana is gearing up for Antroxu 2026 on Friday, February 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. with street music, costumes and entertainment, followed by chirigota performances, a costume contest and the traditional serving of hot chocolate, a festive event welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy carnival culture with activities for all ages

The village of Villayana is gearing up for Antroxu 2026 on Friday, February 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. with street music, costumes and entertainment, followed by chirigota performances, a costume contest and the traditional serving of hot chocolate, a festive event welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy carnival culture with activities for all ages

The village of Villayana is gearing up for Antroxu 2026 on Friday, February 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. with street music, costumes and entertainment, followed by chirigota performances, a costume contest and the traditional serving of hot chocolate, a festive event welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy carnival culture with activities for all ages

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

The exhibition “Asturias y Transilvania Hermanadas”

brings together art, literature and tradition

The exhibition “Asturias y Transilvania Hermanadas”

brings together art, literature and tradition

The exhibition “Asturias y Transilvania Hermanadas”

brings together art, literature and tradition

The Casa de Cultura in Pola de Lena has opened the exhibition Asturias y Transilvania Hermanadas from February 6 to 27, organised by the Centro Cultural Balada to strengthen cultural ties between the two regions; the show features artistic photography, traditional painted Easter eggs, regional masks and cider, and its opening included a book presentation, open-micro poetry and music, and a sensory journey highlighting shared traditions.

The Casa de Cultura in Pola de Lena has opened the exhibition Asturias y Transilvania Hermanadas from February 6 to 27, organised by the Centro Cultural Balada to strengthen cultural ties between the two regions; the show features artistic photography, traditional painted Easter eggs, regional masks and cider, and its opening included a book presentation, open-micro poetry and music, and a sensory journey highlighting shared traditions.

The Casa de Cultura in Pola de Lena has opened the exhibition Asturias y Transilvania Hermanadas from February 6 to 27, organised by the Centro Cultural Balada to strengthen cultural ties between the two regions; the show features artistic photography, traditional painted Easter eggs, regional masks and cider, and its opening included a book presentation, open-micro poetry and music, and a sensory journey highlighting shared traditions.

Tourism

Tourism

Tourism

Asturian ski resorts total 6,243 users in a

weekend marked by competition and good atmosphere

Asturian ski resorts total 6,243 users in a

weekend marked by competition and good atmosphere

Asturian ski resorts total 6,243 users in a

weekend marked by competition and good atmosphere

The winter resorts Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno in Asturias recorded a strong weekend turnout, with a combined 6,243 users, as Valgrande-Pajares operated around 48 % of its domain with 20 open runs and over 10 km of skiable terrain, and Fuentes de Invierno ran at full capacity with all lifts and 15 runs open; the weekend was also highlighted by the Asturias U14 and U16 Alpine Ski Championships, contributing to a lively and competitive atmosphere on the slopes.

The winter resorts Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno in Asturias recorded a strong weekend turnout, with a combined 6,243 users, as Valgrande-Pajares operated around 48 % of its domain with 20 open runs and over 10 km of skiable terrain, and Fuentes de Invierno ran at full capacity with all lifts and 15 runs open; the weekend was also highlighted by the Asturias U14 and U16 Alpine Ski Championships, contributing to a lively and competitive atmosphere on the slopes.

The winter resorts Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno in Asturias recorded a strong weekend turnout, with a combined 6,243 users, as Valgrande-Pajares operated around 48 % of its domain with 20 open runs and over 10 km of skiable terrain, and Fuentes de Invierno ran at full capacity with all lifts and 15 runs open; the weekend was also highlighted by the Asturias U14 and U16 Alpine Ski Championships, contributing to a lively and competitive atmosphere on the slopes.

Cultural Festivities

Cultural Festivities

Cultural Festivities

Over €6,400 in prizes for La Pola’s Antroxu parade

Over €6,400 in prizes for La Pola’s Antroxu parade

Over €6,400 in prizes for La Pola’s Antroxu parade

The Lena Town Hall and the Moviéndonos por Lena association are set to host the Antroxu Parade in La Pola on Saturday, February 28, offering over €6,400 in prizes across several categories —including floats and groups, charangas, individual and pair entries, and children’s and local awards— with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. from Plaza Alfonso X El Sabio and a jury assessing originality, costumes and animation throughout the carnival route.

The Lena Town Hall and the Moviéndonos por Lena association are set to host the Antroxu Parade in La Pola on Saturday, February 28, offering over €6,400 in prizes across several categories —including floats and groups, charangas, individual and pair entries, and children’s and local awards— with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. from Plaza Alfonso X El Sabio and a jury assessing originality, costumes and animation throughout the carnival route.

The Lena Town Hall and the Moviéndonos por Lena association are set to host the Antroxu Parade in La Pola on Saturday, February 28, offering over €6,400 in prizes across several categories —including floats and groups, charangas, individual and pair entries, and children’s and local awards— with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. from Plaza Alfonso X El Sabio and a jury assessing originality, costumes and animation throughout the carnival route.

Gastronomy

Gastronomy

Gastronomy

Record participation in La Callada por Respuesta

with over 60 restaurants but no local entries

Record participation in La Callada por Respuesta

with over 60 restaurants but no local entries

Record participation in La Callada por Respuesta

with over 60 restaurants but no local entries

The fourth edition of the national callos competition La Callada por Respuesta kicked off this week with a record 62 participating restaurants from around a dozen Spanish provinces, showcasing the event’s growing appeal, though notably no Lena establishments are competing this year; participating venues will serve their callos to the public through 8 February while a “mystery jury” evaluates dishes ahead of the final in Lena on 2 March, where prizes —including €1,500 for the top entry— will be awarded.

The fourth edition of the national callos competition La Callada por Respuesta kicked off this week with a record 62 participating restaurants from around a dozen Spanish provinces, showcasing the event’s growing appeal, though notably no Lena establishments are competing this year; participating venues will serve their callos to the public through 8 February while a “mystery jury” evaluates dishes ahead of the final in Lena on 2 March, where prizes —including €1,500 for the top entry— will be awarded.

The fourth edition of the national callos competition La Callada por Respuesta kicked off this week with a record 62 participating restaurants from around a dozen Spanish provinces, showcasing the event’s growing appeal, though notably no Lena establishments are competing this year; participating venues will serve their callos to the public through 8 February while a “mystery jury” evaluates dishes ahead of the final in Lena on 2 March, where prizes —including €1,500 for the top entry— will be awarded.

Tourism

Tourism

Tourism

2025-2026 season dates and prices,

with discounted passes available until November 21

2025-2026 season dates and prices,

with discounted passes available until November 21

2025-2026 season dates and prices,

with discounted passes available until November 21

he Official Gazette of the Principality of Asturias has published the official calendar and public pricing for the 2025-2026 ski season at the Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno resorts, confirming that the winter season will run from 27 November 2025 to 5 April 2026 and the summer season on weekends and holidays from 13 June to 13 September 2026, with season pass prices frozen for another year and a range of discounts maintained for families, youth and other groups —including reduced prices for season passes like €268 for a standard adult and €30 for pre-infantil when purchased by 21 November— along with daily lift ticket rates such as €29 at Valgrande-Pajares and €27 at Fuentes de Invierno.

he Official Gazette of the Principality of Asturias has published the official calendar and public pricing for the 2025-2026 ski season at the Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno resorts, confirming that the winter season will run from 27 November 2025 to 5 April 2026 and the summer season on weekends and holidays from 13 June to 13 September 2026, with season pass prices frozen for another year and a range of discounts maintained for families, youth and other groups —including reduced prices for season passes like €268 for a standard adult and €30 for pre-infantil when purchased by 21 November— along with daily lift ticket rates such as €29 at Valgrande-Pajares and €27 at Fuentes de Invierno.

he Official Gazette of the Principality of Asturias has published the official calendar and public pricing for the 2025-2026 ski season at the Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno resorts, confirming that the winter season will run from 27 November 2025 to 5 April 2026 and the summer season on weekends and holidays from 13 June to 13 September 2026, with season pass prices frozen for another year and a range of discounts maintained for families, youth and other groups —including reduced prices for season passes like €268 for a standard adult and €30 for pre-infantil when purchased by 21 November— along with daily lift ticket rates such as €29 at Valgrande-Pajares and €27 at Fuentes de Invierno.

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

The IV Asturias Patchwork Fair

returns to La Pola on May 1 and 2

The IV Asturias Patchwork Fair

returns to La Pola on May 1 and 2

The IV Asturias Patchwork Fair

returns to La Pola on May 1 and 2

The IV Asturias Patchwork Fair will take over the Colegio Sagrada Familia El Pilar in Pola de Lena on May 1 and 2, offering a full programme of workshops, exhibitions, contests, a commercial fair of materials and products, parades and prize draws, bringing together enthusiasts from across Asturias and beyond in a creative and social event supported by the local association ASPALE and the Lena town council.

The IV Asturias Patchwork Fair will take over the Colegio Sagrada Familia El Pilar in Pola de Lena on May 1 and 2, offering a full programme of workshops, exhibitions, contests, a commercial fair of materials and products, parades and prize draws, bringing together enthusiasts from across Asturias and beyond in a creative and social event supported by the local association ASPALE and the Lena town council.

The IV Asturias Patchwork Fair will take over the Colegio Sagrada Familia El Pilar in Pola de Lena on May 1 and 2, offering a full programme of workshops, exhibitions, contests, a commercial fair of materials and products, parades and prize draws, bringing together enthusiasts from across Asturias and beyond in a creative and social event supported by the local association ASPALE and the Lena town council.

Sports

Sports

Sports

The Montaña Central will host a new edition

of its junior cycling tour in May 2026

The Montaña Central will host a new edition

of its junior cycling tour in May 2026

The Montaña Central will host a new edition

of its junior cycling tour in May 2026

From May 21 to 24, 2026, the Montaña Central of Asturias will once again host the 24th edition of the Vuelta Ciclista a la Montaña Central de Asturias junior, a four-stage race counting towards the National Ranking and bringing together a strong field of junior riders including several foreign teams; the event is organised by the cycling clubs Puerta de Asturias, Figaredo and Senderos del Carbón with institutional support from local councils, reaffirming its prominent place in the national and international cycling calendar

From May 21 to 24, 2026, the Montaña Central of Asturias will once again host the 24th edition of the Vuelta Ciclista a la Montaña Central de Asturias junior, a four-stage race counting towards the National Ranking and bringing together a strong field of junior riders including several foreign teams; the event is organised by the cycling clubs Puerta de Asturias, Figaredo and Senderos del Carbón with institutional support from local councils, reaffirming its prominent place in the national and international cycling calendar

From May 21 to 24, 2026, the Montaña Central of Asturias will once again host the 24th edition of the Vuelta Ciclista a la Montaña Central de Asturias junior, a four-stage race counting towards the National Ranking and bringing together a strong field of junior riders including several foreign teams; the event is organised by the cycling clubs Puerta de Asturias, Figaredo and Senderos del Carbón with institutional support from local councils, reaffirming its prominent place in the national and international cycling calendar

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

The Vital Aza Theatre hosts the Mago Xuso show

In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone in March

The Vital Aza Theatre hosts the Mago Xuso show

In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone in March

The Vital Aza Theatre hosts the Mago Xuso show

In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone in March

On Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 18:00 h the Vital Aza Theatre in Pola de Lena will present In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone, a participatory magic show for all ages starring Mago Xuso, where the audience helps solve puzzles, cast spells and enjoy theatrical illusions in a family-friendly adventure inspired by the world of wizardry, with tickets on sale from €10.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 18:00 h the Vital Aza Theatre in Pola de Lena will present In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone, a participatory magic show for all ages starring Mago Xuso, where the audience helps solve puzzles, cast spells and enjoy theatrical illusions in a family-friendly adventure inspired by the world of wizardry, with tickets on sale from €10.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 18:00 h the Vital Aza Theatre in Pola de Lena will present In Search of the Philosopher’s Stone, a participatory magic show for all ages starring Mago Xuso, where the audience helps solve puzzles, cast spells and enjoy theatrical illusions in a family-friendly adventure inspired by the world of wizardry, with tickets on sale from €10.

Cultural Festivities

Cultural Festivities

Cultural Festivities

Campumanes will celebrate Antroxu on February 17

with entertainment, costumes, and hot chocolate

Campumanes will celebrate Antroxu on February 17

with entertainment, costumes, and hot chocolate

Campumanes will celebrate Antroxu on February 17

with entertainment, costumes, and hot chocolate

The village of Campumanes is set for its 2026 Antroxu on Tuesday, February 17 from 4:00 p.m., featuring children’s entertainment, a mini disco, balloon twisting, and a costume party that will transform the streets and the La Casona Municipal Culture Centre into a lively, colorful gathering for all ages, topped off with the traditional serving of hot chocolate to end the festivities.

The village of Campumanes is set for its 2026 Antroxu on Tuesday, February 17 from 4:00 p.m., featuring children’s entertainment, a mini disco, balloon twisting, and a costume party that will transform the streets and the La Casona Municipal Culture Centre into a lively, colorful gathering for all ages, topped off with the traditional serving of hot chocolate to end the festivities.

The village of Campumanes is set for its 2026 Antroxu on Tuesday, February 17 from 4:00 p.m., featuring children’s entertainment, a mini disco, balloon twisting, and a costume party that will transform the streets and the La Casona Municipal Culture Centre into a lively, colorful gathering for all ages, topped off with the traditional serving of hot chocolate to end the festivities.

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

Shows and Events

Galitoon brings its family show The Show Moscón

to the Vital Aza Theatre in La Pola

Galitoon brings its family show The Show Moscón

to the Vital Aza Theatre in La Pola

Galitoon brings its family show The Show Moscón

to the Vital Aza Theatre in La Pola

The Vital Aza Theatre in Pola de Lena will host The Show Moscón by Galitoon this Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m., a family-oriented performance filled with humour, music and magic that blends audience interaction with fun acts to ensure an entertaining afternoon for both children and adults.

The Vital Aza Theatre in Pola de Lena will host The Show Moscón by Galitoon this Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m., a family-oriented performance filled with humour, music and magic that blends audience interaction with fun acts to ensure an entertaining afternoon for both children and adults.

The Vital Aza Theatre in Pola de Lena will host The Show Moscón by Galitoon this Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m., a family-oriented performance filled with humour, music and magic that blends audience interaction with fun acts to ensure an entertaining afternoon for both children and adults.